*The scene opens to Antonio Romano sitting at his desk in his home office, smoking a cigar as he's currently on a conference call with the board of directors to Romano Enterprises.*
Antonio: Listen to me, I don't care what bullshyt Santino is trying to feed you I am one-hundred percent able to run MY company...I'm well aware of the media attention and such that has came from Maniacs current endeavors aswell as the fact that I've had to run things from home while healing but I've maintained this company like I always have and always will...Yeah, I know this whole Erica Martinez and Hans Von Richtoven situation has gotten out of control and I don't know why Maniac has been feeding into it but that had NOTHING to do with me or especially Romano Enterprises...I'm well aware they look at me for responsibility because we share the same body but everyone knows we are two DIFFERENT people, look we've known each other for a long time and you know I have nothing but the best interests for this company and especially the board. What Santino doing now is personal, he's trying to pull a power play and take over so he can get his hands on everything we possess. We all know that if he does then everyone would be in danger...No maybe not as bad as if Senester got ahold of it but still pretty bad...Thanks, I appreciate that you know you're making the right choice I promise you and the board I won't let you down.
*Antonio finishes the call and hangs up the phone, exploding in anger as soon as he does.*
Antonio: Figlio di una puttana del cazzo!!
*Antonio slams his fist on his desk then ashes his cigar, he sits and thinks for a moment before opening a drawer in his desk and pulling out a bottle of scotch and a single glass. He puts the glass on his desk, opens the bottle, and fills the glass. Antonio then puts down the bottle and picks up the glass, emptying it in one gulp. He slams the glass down on the desk and then refills it, but before he can drink he's interrupted by Maniacs voice off to his right.*
Maniac: Is that really the answer Antonio?
*Antonio chuckles before emptying the glass of scotch down his throat.*
Antonio: Always seems to be your crutch so why not?
*Antonio doesn't turn to look at Maniac, just keeps refilling his glass. Maniac approaches Antonio and takes a seat on Antonio's desk.*
Maniac: We can fix this Antonio, you know we can. You've had Sammy following and documenting Santino's security team every move. We know where they go and when, where they all live and who they're fuking. Who has relatives still alive, kids, ecetra. We know where and how to hit them Antonio you just let me and Sammy put a team together and we'll...
*Antonio holds his hand up, cutting Maniac off.*
Antonio: No, I'll handle this and I'm going to do it WITHOUT violence. You've done enough adding to this mess.
Maniac: What's that supposed to mean?
*Antonio shakes his head.*
Antonio: Oh I don't know, maybe terrorizing the HWA roster, especially Matt Miller, Jeremy Branson, Hans AND Vanessa Von Richtoven, Butch Parker...not mentioning trying to run some of them over with your bus OR that crazy ass Asylum match and now this Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch. ALSO not mentioning you feeding into that stronza dal culo pazzesco Erica Martinez, what the fuk are you thinking? You KNOW that Hans didn't touch her let alone rape her so why in the Hell are you helping her with the lawyers and all this? Are you TRYING to ruin us? Because that's what's going to end up happening, all this bullshyt is putting us both at risk Maniac. Do you understand what I'm saying to you?
*Maniac nods, picking up the bottle of scotch and taking a drink.*
Maniac: Yeah, I get it making waves isn't good for business. Plus, wouldn't want to piss of the ol' Don huh?
Antonio: This isn't a game Maniac, if you keep drawing attention like this the family will have no choice but to make sure all noise is silenced.
*Maniac laughs and gets up off the desk, heading for the door.*
Maniac: Let them come because death will be waiting for THEM, not us.
*Maniac turns back towards Antonio, his eyes burning red like raging fires. He says nothing, only turns and leaves the room and when he's gone Antonio sits back and exhales deeply. Antonio then reaches over and picks up the phone, dialing a number and waits. When he gets no answer he swears under his breath and even it comes time leaves a voicemail. *
Antonio: Hey Butch it's Antonio, listen I known you've got alot on your plate right now but we need to talk. I can come out to the academy or I can fly you here but we definitely need to talk and it's better to do it face to face, I think we can help each other out with this whole Maniac/ Erica situation. Plus I can help you with your current Rhodes problem, please call me back when you get a chance.
*Antonio hangs up and leans back in his chair again, smoking his cigar while deep in thought.*
Antonio: Oh Paige, what have I become?
*Scene fade.*
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On camera
*The scene opens in Maniacs gym where Maniac is sitting on the couch in front of the big screen TV watching old and current footage on Sean Parker, taking notes on a pad of paper. He doesn't notice as Mandy comes up from behind with a mic in hand and Greg in tow with the camera already recording, they get up right behind Maniac before Mandy speaks.*
Mandy: Excuse me Ma...
*She doesn't get the whole sentence out before Maniac screams and jumps up off the couch, throwing the pen and pad of paper. He quickly turns, balling his fists and readying himself for a fight before noticing who it is. He relaxes and laughs, shaking his head as he collects his pad of paper and pen then sits back down on the couch.*
Maniac: Damn Mandy, anyone ever tell you that'd you'd make an awesome ninja?
*Mandy giggles and slaps Maniac on the shoulder. *
Mandy: Or you could stop being such a scardy cat.
*She giggles again and both Greg and Maniac laugh along.*
Maniac: Speaking of scardy cats...
*Maniac pauses the footage and gets up off the couch, tossing down to paper and pen.*
Maniac: Jason, my man I guess you didn't get my message at this past Havoc. Of course it would be hard to get when you have people sticking their noses where it doesn't belong but we don't have to worry about that now. I'm NOT going to say it again, you're going to stop insulting Mandy and show her some FUKING respect or I swear on everything even if it means getting fired I will RIP your fuking head off and SHYT down your neck and STILL make your little bitch ass watch me as I do it. And when I'm done I'll punt your head into the crowd and then I'll toss your body away like trash. Mandy hasn't done a DAMN thing to you or ANYONE else for that matter so if you have a problem with me and what I do grow a pair of balls and say it to my FUKING face, don't take it out on her!
*Maniac is breathing hard, his shoulders quickly going up and down as he catches his breath. With a tear in her eye Mandy walks over and hugs Maniac. After a moment she returns to her post and continues.*
Mandy: Recently a bombshell has been dropped when it was found out not only is Matt Miller a homosexual but he is infact in a relationship with Jeremy Branson, what are your thoughts?
*Maniac stands there for a moment with a serious look on his face, a small chuckle escapes and he turns and walks towards the bar and makes himself a drink. He takes a few drinks out of his glass before answering.*
Maniac: Wow, I can't believe I didn't see it...
Mandy: That Matt's gay or in a relationship with Jeremy?
*Maniac shakes his head.*
Maniac: Neither, can't believe that I didn't see it. All the signs were there but oh well, I say good for them hope they are happy.
*Maniac raises his glass in cheers to Matt and Jeremy then downs the rest of his drink. Mandy smiles and Greg looks on in shock at Maniacs response.*
Maniac: What can I say, I'm a sucker for love.
*Maniac winks at Mandy who giggles and blows him a kiss.*
Mandy: Speaking of love, what are your thoughts on this current love triangle between Hans, Erica, and Vanessa?
*Maniac sighs and shakes his head, making himself another drink.*
Maniac: It's a terrible situation, what Hans is doing to not only Erica but poor Vanessa too. Stringing them both along like lost puppies, and look at what it's done to Erica. Look at what Hans has forced Erica to do, all because he wants to play innocent so he can continue to prey on the female roster and female recruits that come into the academy.
*Maniac says no more about it, only drinks from his glass and Mandy gets the hint and moves on.*
Mandy: We've recently heard from your opponent for Havoc and he had quite a bit to say, care to respond?
*Maniac laughs and nods, finishing his drink and sitting his glass down.*
Maniac: You wanna know what I think about your match with Fallen and what you did to win? I think it was desperate, that's right Sean and I'll tell you why. You see, while you go to that place out of desperation to win I LIVE there, Hell I was BORN there Sean. I don't need to go there out of fear of losing I'm there every day thinking only of pain and chaos. That's the difference between me and you Sean, but you'll learn at Havoc.
*Maniac gets up from the bar and heads back over to the couch where he resumes watching the footage and taking notes, continuing to talk as he does so.*
Maniac: You know Sean you can try and deny it and discredit it all you want but that darkness is there. That's why you tried to kill A.C. James at the Reunion show and that's why its so easy to light your fuse and get you to explode. Fallen is the prime example, everyone knows that's not how you roll Sean but when that inner demon of yours gets loose boy oh boy it's like looking in a mirror. I see so many similarities between you and I Sean and that's why you don't like me, not because of what's been going on but because you realize that I'm right. And you know I find it funny you think Matt took something from me, what'd he take Sean?
*Maniac sits down the pen and paper, pausing the footage again and looks up at Mandy.*
Maniac: I've given Matt his props and to think that he's taken anything is ridiculous and only makes YOU desperate. You're reaching Sean, making false claims in hope to rattle me but I'm not going to be rattled. You really think Matt walked away unscathed? That anyone I face does? You need to take another look around Sean because from where I'm standing everything is crumbling around you but you're stuck in your perfect little bubble world so your blind to it. Even Jeremy isn't the same, after me visiting his dad, Erica calling him out, and then our match at this past Havoc he will NEVER be the same. None of them are after they face me in the ring and after our match Sean neither will you. You think I'm like Pennywise, that I need fear to be successful?
*Maniac throws his head back laughing.*
Maniac: You're sadly mistaken Sean, you see you don't need to be afraid to to get hurt. Fear is unnecessary, as a matter of fact I prefer they not be that way there's more of a fight that way. I know you're buzzing about your recent win over Stu-E but that buzz is causing you to come in overconfident and with tunnel vision and along with other factors is going to be your downfall. All your talk tells me the truth Sean, and the truth is your talking all this shyt in hopes that you'll get under my skin because you know that is your only way out, you see YOU'RE the one that's worried about wins and losses Sean so that makes you the one with everything to prove. You got to prove yourself to your precious Uncle Butch and Aunt Wisdom, your teachers Hans and Captain cosplay, your friends, fans, and let's not forget yourself. That's alot of pressure Sean think you can handle it? You got to prove that you're the better wrestler and protect that win-loss record while I could care less about any of that I just want to break your bones and watch you squirm and that's exactly what I'm going to do at Havoc. See you soon little Butch
*Maniac laughs and is about to go back to note taking when he sticks his finger up motioning to hold on.*
Maniac: One more thing, Matt I couldn't help but notice you are a little mad at me. You're blaming me for Erica pointing out the obvious? Everyone knows there's cameras everywhere in that Academy don't be mad that you were thinking with your dik instead of your brain, happens to the best of us big guy. But that's fine, bring all that hate I love it and it only make me laugh more to see you all pissed off, hope to be seeing you and your boyfriend too at Havoc. It's going to be one hell of a show, especially leading up to Helloween Harvest.
*Maniac laughs and turns back to note taking as the scene fades to black.*
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